tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post4920031772539409264..comments2024-03-28T19:03:45.448+08:00Comments on Butterflies of Singapore: Life History of the Tailed JayCommanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03035224272922037277noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-35325808528716104382021-12-04T20:55:46.774+08:002021-12-04T20:55:46.774+08:00Hi, I found 3 Caterpillars, could identify only be...Hi, I found 3 Caterpillars, could identify only because of ur wonderful blog.. But the problem is 3 of them became pupa but after 4or5 days a light yellowish worm came out of it.. Is it stilla alive or dead? Is it normal?? <br /> <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14188303948291819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-58073024618547387212021-05-16T15:01:10.448+08:002021-05-16T15:01:10.448+08:00This website is amazing. I spent hours researching...This website is amazing. I spent hours researching online trying to identify the caterpillar I accidentally found munching on a soursop tree in our front yard in Jakarta yesterday to no avail until I stumbled upon your website. I was finally able to identify the cute fat green caterpillar I found. It is indeed a Tailed Jay! And it looks like it will pupate very soon. <br /><br />Thanks so much for documenting, writing and posting such detailed life history of the Tailed Jay. I've learned a lot. I don't think there's any other source online that has as detailed information as what you have here. Your work for this website is truly inspiring. I wish there were more people like you who appreciate the awesome nature and biodiversity we have here in Southeast Asia! Most of the information published out there don't pertain to our specific region. Most are about America and Europe. I feel like there is still so much in Southeast Asia that are yet to be covered and discovered. Our natural history is rich and vast, but not many people really appreciate it. That's why I truly admire your work and dedication. God bless you.<br /><br />-Cindyanonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03849780792558458829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-33401826831207020122018-05-31T11:57:04.084+08:002018-05-31T11:57:04.084+08:00Hi... I have tailed jay eggs here, 2 of them alrea...Hi... I have tailed jay eggs here, 2 of them already hatched , but the other 4 have not hatch for about 5 days! When i check the egg , i saw 2 black dot , is it still alive or it's mites ?? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726742951997893687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-53932155568839581452017-07-04T20:48:14.551+08:002017-07-04T20:48:14.551+08:00Yes it's tailed jay, Thanks for your suggesti...Yes it's tailed jay, Thanks for your suggestion, I'm very worried😟😟Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671671727194699261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-38757966809637464382017-07-04T20:43:00.473+08:002017-07-04T20:43:00.473+08:00Caterpillar of Tailed Jay?
If it is, then hang t...Caterpillar of Tailed Jay?<br />If it is, then hang the leaf upright as you mentioned and hope that it succeeds in securing itself for the pupation event to conclude in due course.Horacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-30380265593382799162017-07-04T20:16:48.382+08:002017-07-04T20:16:48.382+08:00Please help....I just found a caterpillar that fel...Please help....I just found a caterpillar that fell from a tree, he looks weak so I keep him, but he can not afford to climb up, so it seems he started to be a cocoon in the leaves I put on the bottom of the jar, because there is a thread, what should I do? Should I hang the leaves upright?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671671727194699261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-4994229648729461502017-05-29T14:59:23.244+08:002017-05-29T14:59:23.244+08:00There could be a number of reasons why the caterpi...There could be a number of reasons why the caterpillar stops moving.<br />If it is in the final instar and has consumed enough leaves, then it is likely to enter the pre-pupal phase. <br />Otherwise, the caterpillar might be parasited or diseased.Horacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-31602233435693367412017-05-27T11:02:35.471+08:002017-05-27T11:02:35.471+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13671671727194699261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-32221795647177245132017-05-26T20:21:46.349+08:002017-05-26T20:21:46.349+08:00I have one in my house , i think it's 5th inst...I have one in my house , i think it's 5th instar now , can't wait for it to become a butterfly😄Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726742951997893687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-32497789284329568782015-12-09T21:54:20.222+08:002015-12-09T21:54:20.222+08:00The difference between the male and female adults ...The difference between the male and female adults is mentioned in this blog article under physical description.<br /><br />Yes, the size of the adult could differ between the two sexes but it could also differ due to the variable amount/quality of nutrients present in the food source. Some individual might just be smaller simply because it is coded in their genes.Horacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-17961211102689284362015-12-08T14:58:01.978+08:002015-12-08T14:58:01.978+08:00Hello,
A wonderful article yet again!
We had fou...Hello,<br /><br />A wonderful article yet again!<br /><br />We had found a Tailed Jay caterpillar in its fifth instar, about to be a pupa, and could identify it because of your blog. Thanks a lot!<br /><br />After this caterpillar hatched into a beautiful butterfly (couldn't identify whether it was a male or a female, is there any way to identify?), we found one more, in its 4th instar. But the season had now changed and the butterfly that hatched out of its pupa was visibly smaller than the previous one! Could it be because of the sexual dimorphism? or due to the change in season? Food scarcity could not be an issue, as the caterpillar was kept in a safe place and was fed fresh leaves everyday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312309131030217080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-39274225499026478052014-02-25T15:52:09.240+08:002014-02-25T15:52:09.240+08:00I am glad that this blog article is useful to you ...I am glad that this blog article is useful to you in some way. You are so lucky to have a Tailed Jay visiting the plant in your garden. :)Horacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-39178054662776878122014-02-24T01:41:24.744+08:002014-02-24T01:41:24.744+08:00This is just wonderful!
I had a tailed jay on my m...This is just wonderful!<br />I had a tailed jay on my michelia Champaca some months back. I know nothing of butterflies, and was just thrilled to find one with its pupal case. Today I had some time and tried to identify the butterfly, and stumbled on your blog. You have documented this so well ... next time I can perhaps capture most of the lifecycle events of a tailed jay in my tiny terrace garden! Gourihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646523571099693862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-75422214559785889352012-11-23T15:03:16.924+08:002012-11-23T15:03:16.924+08:00Thanks for the kind words, Askshay. :)
I can defin...Thanks for the kind words, Askshay. :)<br />I can definitely sense your joy in breeding your Tailed Jay caterpillars.<br /><br />Looking forward to reading about your documentation. Horacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-66454297388940383982012-11-23T00:40:42.727+08:002012-11-23T00:40:42.727+08:00Wow ! Truly amazing documentary ! Great work !
I ...Wow ! Truly amazing documentary ! Great work !<br /><br />I recently got 3 caterpillars of tailed jay . They are at 5th instar stage ! And simultaneously I got 3 eggs at my farm house on polyathilia longifolia tree . <br /><br />When I was looking at articles on tailed jay life cycle , I got this was the article which drew my attention and helped me a lot to know about their life cycle . <br /> <br />After reading your article m soo excited to witness the life cycle of larvae . Great article indeed ! <br /><br />I'll surely get back to you with my documentary !<br /><br /><br />Cheers , <br /><br />AkshayAkshay Manjunath Neo Naturalisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09074382845813519919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-7840783170774054342011-09-28T10:10:37.799+08:002011-09-28T10:10:37.799+08:00Hi Melissa,
What an interesting find your kids ...Hi Melissa,<br /> What an interesting find your kids made! Great to know that this blog article proves to be informative to you and your children. :)<br /><br />HoraceHoracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-78142055793948175132011-09-27T17:31:40.376+08:002011-09-27T17:31:40.376+08:00Thank you for this site!!! My kids found a Tailed ...Thank you for this site!!! My kids found a Tailed Jay in the hallway of our building today, and how much more wonderful it is to show them life in action, instead of just another photo. Melissamdiaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04153409421813223539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-80722800744366123942009-05-15T23:17:00.000+08:002009-05-15T23:17:00.000+08:00Hi Alina, Khew aka Commander is out of town these ...Hi Alina, Khew aka Commander is out of town these few days, and he will only be able to respond to you when he returns. <br /><br />Hi Dr Saji, Thank you for your kind and encouraging words. Your photographs of various subjects of nature, in addition to the life cycles, are simply amazing and of very high standard! Thank you for sharing life cycles of some species from India which we do not have the privilege to appreciate and breed in Singapore.Horacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159288580693656871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-33658391475319533222009-05-14T18:13:00.000+08:002009-05-14T18:13:00.000+08:00Incredible series !!
You are setting a standard fo...Incredible series !!<br />You are setting a standard for butterfly life cycle uploads...<br />Hats off to your committment...<br />I have a few life cycle uploads in Flickr.com. Cannot be compared to this high standard ones..<br />http://www.flickr.com/photos/drsaji/Dr.K.Sajihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14447005155174836137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-39211848424684487452009-05-14T08:44:00.000+08:002009-05-14T08:44:00.000+08:00Thank you so much for taking the time to ID my but...Thank you so much for taking the time to ID my butterflies! You guys are wonderful, I really appreciate your dedication.<br /><br />Will be accessing your blog regularly. Your pics are beautiful and your commentaries so interesting I practically want to take everything in. <br /><br />Have you read Nabokov's Butterflies? I'd be curious to know what you thought about it, if you have. It's partially available at http://books.google.com/books?id=kJcP1P7vfhEC&client=firefox-a<br /><br />Cheers!Alina Vamanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804352627460904404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-42018821190449225182009-05-13T13:43:00.000+08:002009-05-13T13:43:00.000+08:00Hi Alina. I've already sent you an email. Let me...Hi Alina. I've already sent you an email. Let me know if you've received it. <br /><br />Have a nice day! :)Commanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035224272922037277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-60442720353371701222009-05-11T22:21:00.000+08:002009-05-11T22:21:00.000+08:00Sure, I'd be glad to! My address is alvamanu@gmail...Sure, I'd be glad to! My address is alvamanu@gmail.com<br /><br />Many, many thanks! Can't wait! :-)Alina Vamanuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804352627460904404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-75995826266678743392009-05-11T10:37:00.000+08:002009-05-11T10:37:00.000+08:00Alina, could you or your friend leave me an email ...Alina, could you or your friend leave me an email address so that I can write to you on the possible IDs of what you've shot on that trip to the NYC vivarium? Thanks! :)Commanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035224272922037277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-81531272621076796252009-05-11T10:36:00.000+08:002009-05-11T10:36:00.000+08:00Thanks, April. We always love your very encouragi...Thanks, April. We always love your very encouraging comments on the blog. <br /><br />The life histories articles are the result of a lot of patience and hard work by my associate, Horace. He's the one who should be complimented for his saintly patience in recording these photos!Commanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035224272922037277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6432400397162178532.post-21714793069703070962009-05-10T12:00:00.000+08:002009-05-10T12:00:00.000+08:00This entire life sequence was too wonderful to ade...This entire life sequence was too wonderful to adequately appreciate with words. Those time sequenced videos were something I have never seen before. How in the world did you get those? By the way, it's nice to finally see ONE creation where the female is actually prettier than the male (I think)!! This is the most wonderful site and my soul is always refreshed when I come here. Thank you!April Lorierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524821280511872210noreply@blogger.com